Welcome to Mannywood 2.0.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on the road for what seems like the last month, but that all changes on Monday night when the team returns home for a seven-game homestand that is action packed for fans, and features some unfinished business.
The highlight of the homestand is the Dodger Stadium debut of four-time All-Star Manny Machado. Fans will be able to see the team's new superstar up close and personal, as they finish up their season series with the Milwaukee Brewers that began last weekend in the Badger State against the National League Wild Card leaders.
The Boys in Blue defeated the Brew Crew in two of three games over that weekend, but the season series between the two seemingly playoff bound teams will ultimately be decided over the next four days.
Following the Brewers, Dodger Stadium is expected to be sold out over the weekend as the reigning World Series Champion Houston Astros come to La La Land for a rematch of one of the most exciting and exhilarating Fall Classic's we've seen in recent memory.
Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is expected to start the opener on Friday night and the series will conclude on Sunday with American Cy Young candidate Gerrit Cole taking the mound in the finale.
Here's how the entire homestand breaks down:
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Monday, July 30, 7:10PM PST
The opener of the series with the Brewers will feature the Dodger Stadium debut of Manny Machado. Welcome to Mannywood 2.0.
Tuesday, July 31, 7:10PM PST
Game two of the four-game series will feature pitching wunderkind Walker Buehler on 2017 All-Star Alex Wood's bobblehead night. The first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive the promotional item.
Wednesday, August 1, 7:10PM PST
Game three of the series will feature Rich Hill against Chase Anderson, the staring pitcher on the mound for the Brewers when they defeated the Dodgers on July 21.
The first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive a pack of baseball cards from Topps, and can celebrate the first of the month with $1 Dodger Dogs all night long (limit five per transaction).
Thursday, August 2, 6:00PM PST
The finale of the four-game series is a treasured day at Dodger Stadium: Kershaw Day!
Kershaw will head to the mound fresh off his best start of the season in Atlanta last week. The first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive a 60th Anniversary Collector's Card set and in celebration of African American Heritage night (Which includes a ticket and t-shirt package at Dodgers.com/AfricanAmerican), Comedian and Actor Kevin Hart will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Friday, August 3, 7:10PM PST
The rematch of the 2017 World Series will be an emotional day as the Dodgers honor former outfielder Andre Ethier in a retirement ceremony before the game.
Actor Jason Bateman will host the ceremony and if you're a fan of country music, you'll want to be in attendance as singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes will sing the National Anthem and a special country themed Fireworks extravaganza will take place after the game.
Head over to Dodgers.com/Country for a special ticket package that includes an exclusive Dodgers country hat, as well as Dodgers.com/CalStateLA for a cool alumni hat.
Saturday, August 4, 6:10PM PST
The middle match of the three-game series with the Astros will feature a promotional giveaway for kids seven and under.
The first 5,000 kids in attendance will receive Little Dodger "Fandages" a box of 20 Dodger themed bandages.
Sunday, August 5, 1:10PM PST
The finale of the homestand and the rematch with the reigning World Series Champions will once again feature a promotion for kids as the first 12,000 kids in attendance ages 14 and under, will receive a Jr. Dodgers backpack.
That Sunday will also be Jewish Community Day, so head over to Dodgers.com/Jewish for a ticket package feature an exclusive t-shirt.
